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Survey of English Place-Names

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Nalderswood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Leigh

Historical Forms

  • Naldretwode, Naldredwode 1462,c.1470 Norfolk
  • Naldrett 1578 DeedsEnrolled
  • Nalliswood 1765 R
  • Nalderswood 1823 Br
  • ate Naldratte 1332 SR

Etymology

Nalderswood is Naldretwode , Naldredwode 1462, c. 1470Norfolk , Naldrett 1578Deeds Enrolled , Nalliswood 1765 R, Nalderswood 1823 Br, the home of Walter ate Naldratte (1332 SR), Nalderswood being for Naldrettswood . 'Place or collection of alders,' v. alor , æt and cf. Naldrett (PN Sx 157).